Susan Collins officially launches 2026 reelection bid

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 839

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Though the race for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat is well underway, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins officially launched her re-election campaign Tuesday with a short YouTube video.

In the 14-second clip, the Republican senator unboxes a pair of New Balance sneakers and declares, “This is perfect for 2026, because I’m running.”

Collins, who chairs the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, is currently serving her fifth term in Congress and has long indicated her intention to run …

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